Mayors and Religious Leaders Plant an Olive Tree for Peace in Puerto Yeruá, Argentina
Puerto Yeruá, Argentina—A group of mayors and religious representatives planted an olive tree for peace at a special event co-organized by UPF-Argentina and the civil society network Red Cooperar.
UPF-Nigeria Honored for Interfaith Celebration
Abuja, Nigeria—UPF of Nigeria has been honored for a special conference it organized, together with United Religions Initiative-West Africa, in commemoration of World Interfaith Harmony Week 2017.
UN NGO Committee on Spirituality Appoints New Senior Adviser
New York, United States—The NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns-New York (CSVGC-NY) has appointed Ambassador Isaiah Chabala, a former ambassador of Zambia to the United Nations and to the European Union, as its senior advisor.
Peru Celebrates International Day of Families
Lima, Peru—More than 200 people attended an event UPF-Peru organized at the Congress of Peru in celebration of the UN International Day of Families 2017.
International Day of Families Observed in Norway
Oslo, Norway—The UN International Day of Families was celebrated with a program on the topic “Family and Society—Our Families’ Situation in 2017.”
International Day of Families Observed in Australia
Sydney, Australia—The UN International Day of Families was commemorated by UPF-Australia at its bimonthly Ambassadors for Peace meeting.
Jerusalem Peace and Security Forum Members Visit Ramallah
Ramallah, West Bank—Seven members of UPF-Israel’s Jerusalem Peace and Security Forum were hosted in Ramallah by seven official representatives of a committee of the Palestinian Authority.
UPF-Brazil Convenes Program in Palhoça City
Palhoça, Brazil—In April, UPF-Brazil held a meeting for Ambassadors for Peace, a peace march and its first Peace Cup soccer tournament, which together drew more than 950 people.
UPF-Chinese Region Holds Ambassadors for Peace Seminar
Taipei, Taiwan—UPF-Chinese Region held a seminar for Ambassadors for Peace from mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan in April.
International Women’s Day Observed in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria—Women’s role in bringing peace to Nigeria was the focus of the UPF commemoration of the U.N. International Women’s Day 2017.
2017 Ambassadors for Peace Speakers Series Launches in Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina—Learning how to manage stress was the topic of an event launching UPF-Argentina’s Ambassadors Cycle speaker series for 2017.
Thailand to Host Asia-Pacific Youth Conference
Bangkok, Thailand—A conference on “The Role of Youth and Students in Creating a Culture of Sustainable Peace” will be held in Bangkok, Thailand from June 12 to 13.
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